ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently attended the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Southern States Energy Board Conference (SSEB) in Oklahoma City, OK. While in attendance, Rep. Smith served as a moderator for a panel discussion titled The Future of Clean Energy Development. Continue reading “State Rep. Lynn Smith Attends Southern States Energy Board Conference”
State Rep. Lynn Smith Plays Key Role in the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently served as a keynote panel speaker at the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference. As Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, Rep. Smith shared her unique understanding of Georgia’s environmental issues during the “State of the State” panel discussion. Continue reading “State Rep. Lynn Smith Plays Key Role in the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference”
House Passes Legislation that Increases Environmental Clean Up with Incentives
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1102 with a vote of 162 to 1, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), HB 1102 would encourage more individuals to participate in the Georgia Brownfield program, which offers liability protection and tax incentives for those who cleanup environmentally damaged land. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation that Increases Environmental Clean Up with Incentives”
Rep. Lynn Smith Receives Environmental Leader of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently received the Environmental Leader of the Year In Golf Award from the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation (GGEF), a non-profit golf industry alliance that promotes sustainable environmental stewardship in golf. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Receives Environmental Leader of the Year Award”
Lawmakers Review Plans to Increase State Water Supply
ATLANTA – In an ongoing effort to address Georgia’s pressing water needs, the Joint Study Committee on Water Supply held a meeting at the State Capitol on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The meeting focused on Georgia’s ongoing litigation over Lake Lanier and the activities of the Governor’s Water Task Force. Continue reading “Lawmakers Review Plans to Increase State Water Supply”